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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1933

Page

6

Standout Biddle Dinner Dance at Country Club

Dr and Mrs Thomas Rollin Biddle hosted a formal dinner reception and dance at the Country Club for distinguished guests from Glen Ridge Cambridge and Columbus. Attendees wore vivid gowns as Michael Hauer’s orchestra played while a seven o’clock dinner and late dancing followed an elegant veranda arbor setting.

Mrs Thomas Rollin Biddle Country Club Clayton Eugene Freeman Dorcas Freeman Glen Ridge New Jersey Clinton Poston Biddle Cambridge Mass Cub Biddle Clinton Biddle Michael Hauer Springfield

Formal gowns and out of town guests at Country Club event

Film Queens and First Nighters showcased long white gowns and red taffeta with black and white frocks among guests. Notable attendees included Miss Florence Poston, Oscar Carlin, L Dow Poston, Thomas Wolfe, Frank Smith, and Mrs Bid die with family members also present.

Richard McKinetry T. W. Craig Louis I. Brown Fred H. Beckler T. N. Hoover Fred Beasley Charles Woodworth Gordon K. Bush Roger Jones Victor Whitehouse Harry Beckley A. B. Roe Florence Poston Columbus Oscar Carlin L. Dow Poston Thomas Wolfe Frank Smith Nelsonville Smith George K. Smith Sunday Creek Coal Company Russell Herrold Zanesville Freeman Miss Freeman Clinton Biddie

Study Circle Surveys Germany at Higley Meeting

At the Higley Study Circle gathering held at the Children's Home, Mrs. A. V. Wiley presented a program on Germany the Home Social and Political Uncertainty. Maps illustrated the talk while the Children's Home Glee Club performed songs.

Higley Study Circle Germany George Holdren A. V. Wiley Glee Club

Theta Upsilon pledges Delta Kappa members

Theta Upsilon announces the pledging of members of Delta Kappa, a local sorority. Pledged are Mildred Giesecke of Athens, Anna Rogers of Warren, Edna Mann of Graysville, Margaret Birdsell of Delaware, and Mary Margaret Kelley of Athens. Initiation planned for Saturday after the Homecoming dance at the sorority house.

Theta Upsilon Delta Kappa Mildred Giesecke Athens Anna Rogers Warren Edna Mann Graysville Margaret Birdsell Delaware Mary Margaret Kelley

Mrs Barker Hosts Surprise Party At Home

Mrs Ralph Barker of 19 Raymond Drive enjoyed a Monday evening surprise party from friends. The gathering featured games and a two course luncheon. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Bert Johnson Chauncey, Miss Vergil Ferrell Chauncey, Mr and Mrs Denver Breaker, Mr and Mrs Hollis Stalder Chauncey, Miss Anna Harvey Athens, and Mr and Mrs Ralph Barker and son Harold.

Ralph Barker Raymond Drive Bert Johnson Chauncey Vergil Ferrell Denver Breaker Hollis Stalder Anna Harvey Athens Harold

Congressman To Be Quest of D A R Here

Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosts a meeting with guest speaker Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins of Ironton at 2 30 p m Saturday. Hostesses include Miss Helen Townsend and Mrs Florence Lash Williams with other members invited to phone regrets. All Past Matrons of the Athens Chapter 175 Order of Eastern Star are asked to attend Friday at 7 in the Masonic Temple.

Nabby Lee Ames The Daughters of the American Revolution C. H. Grosvenor University Terrace Thomas A. Jenkins Ironton Helen Townsend O. D. Dailey H. C. O'Bieness Nellie van Vorhes Lew Humphrey Florence Lash Williams State Street Athens Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Study Club Meeting at Mrs Campbell Home

Sayre Study Circle met with Mrs E G Campbell on West Carpenter Street Tuesday afternoon. Sixteen members answered roll call with quotations from the Constitution. The club voted a contribution to the Child Welfare Association.

Sayre Study Circle E. G. Campbell West Carpenter Street United States Child Welfare Association

Playshop to Stage Marriage Proposal at Ohio U

Anton Tchekov’s one act Marriage Proposal will be presented tonight at 7 15 in Ewing Auditorium by Playshop of Ohio University directed by Catherine Blankenship. Cast includes Jeanette Campbell William Turner and Walter Madden. Mr and Mrs 8 B Carpenter of 136 North Congress Street were visitors in Columbus Wednesday.

Playshop Ohio University Anton Tchekov Ewing Auditorium Dramatic Organization Catherine Blankenship Jeanette Campbell William Turner Walter Madden Carpenter North Congress Street Columbus

Banquet Tonight Honors Dr. Irma Voigt at Ohio University

The Women's League hosts a 6 30 pm banquet at Hotel Berry to honor Dean of Women Irma E. Voigt for twenty years of service. About 300 students and faculty will attend with E B Bryan as principal speaker and Catherine Sweeney toastmistress.

Irma E. Voigt Ohio University Women's League Hotel Berry E. B. Bryan Cresset Phoenix Pan-Hellenic Council Greek ‘Etter Independent League Men's Union Doctor Voigt Catherine Sweeney Woman’s League Margaret Lax Louise Field Helen Fretts Willana Riggs

Kappa Beta Initiation Meeting Recaps at Christian Church

Kappa Beta sorority met Tuesday evening October 17 for a business and social gathering. Initiation was held for Dora Er win Giouster and pledge services for Edna Mann Jane Cline Dorothea Rogers Viva Slater Marie Harris Dorothy Burden and Dorothy Wallace. Miss Mevin Danielson head of Music Education at Ohio University spoke on Search light Beams in Music. Refreshments followed with stories about Ohio University from two years ago.

Kappa Beta Christian Church Sorority Dora Erwin Giouster Edna Mann Jane Cline Dorothea Rogers Viva Slater Marie Harris Dorothy Burden Dorothy Wallace Mevin Danielson Music Education Ohio University

Miriam Class Hosts Needlework Meeting at Stokoe Home

The Miriam Class of the Christian Church welcomed two guests Miss Mabel McBride and Miss Mary Moran to a needlework session held Wednesday evening at Miss Ellen Stokoe's home at 24 Smith Street. Members listed include Mrs. Jessie Miller Mrs. David Finsterwald Miss Cledythe Cramner Miss Edith Cowan Miss Audrey Shamel and Miss Doris Culluma.

Miriam The Christian Church Ellen Stokoe Smith Street Mabel McBride Mary Moran Jessie Miller David Finsterwald Cledythe Cramner Edith Cowan Audrey Shamel Doris Culluma

Covington Girl Wins Lincoln Scholarship

Miss Mary Ellen Kendall of Covington Ohio, a Miami University senior, received the Annette Phelps Lincoln Scholarship from the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs. Trustees named include Mrs. J M Selby Greenville chair, with Mrs. F G Cromer Dayton and Miss Elizabeth Haymaker Ravenna.

Oxford U.P Mary Ellen Kendall Covington Miami University Annette Phelps Lincoln Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs J. M. Selby Greenville F. G. Cromer Dayton Elizabeth Haymaker Ravenna

Franklin Ave Girl Celebrates 7th Birthday Party

Mr and Mrs John Summers hosted daughter Sheila Jean s seventh birthday at 107 Franklin Avenue with 21 guests. Mrs Summers was helped by Miss Helen La Follette. Halloween color decor and refreshments featured. Prizes went to Phyllis Bean and Elsie Lou Rowles.

John Summers Sheila Jean Franklin Avenue Sally Armstrong Betty Lou Mead Dortha Ann Bradfield Virginia Stansbury Mary Frances Bean Delores Whaley Helen Radford Doris Casley Vylian Casley Phyllis Bean Donna Ayres Jane Lou Frame Patty Vorkes Mabel Bean Elsie Lou Rowles Jessie Marie Rowles Jackie Summers

M. E. Missionary Group Meets Friday

The Women s Home Missionary Society of First Methodist Church will meet Friday at 2 p m at the church. Mrs W B Cable leads devotions and Mrs H E Benz presents Christian Citizenship. Hostesses are Mrs W H Bechtold and her group.

Women's Home Missionary Society of First Methodist Church W. B. Cable H. E. Benz W. H. Bechtold

East Side School Elects Officers in Descriptive Report

East Side School elected home room officers for the first six weeks in the upper three grades. Fourth grade officers include John Farley president James Daugherty vice president and Dean Hall secretary under Miss Doris Day. Fifth grade lists Merna Mills president Geen vice president and Doris secretary. Sixth grade shows Henri Hess president Roy Johneag ed Jo Ann president and Ward Jary as secretary. The Student Council meets for special occasions to plan assemblies and duties. A spring shoe fund is under way for needy Dupuy school.

East Side School Doris Day John Farley James Daugherty Dean Hall Ellen Shannon Ca Miller Service Bam Merna Mills Kresge Geen Doris Dorothy Kent Ellen Davis Hamilton Oldfield Dupiy

Dr Porter to Attend Ohio Science Meet

Dr J P Porter head of the Psychology Department at Ohio University will attend the executive committee meeting of the Ohio Academy of Science in Columbus Saturday. The annual convention was held here last April. Dr W H Alexander head of the Weather Bureau at Columbus is secretary of the organization. Porter is an editor of the Ohio Journal of Science.

J. P. Porter Ohio University Ohio Academy of Science Columbus Academy W. H. Alexander Weather Bureau Porter Ohio Journal of Science

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